Politics
The GOP’s Cuban Conundrum
As they begin to lose their Cuban-American base, Republicans start seeing faults in a Cold War-era immigration policy.
Achy Obejas
The GOP’s Big Yellow Taxi Syndrome
Now that sequester cuts have kicked in, Republicans are realizing they've paved paradise.
Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President
Hathaway’s Nipples and a Congressional Primary: Signs of the Times?
Has the liberal media switched sides in the war against women?
Marilyn Katz
84 House Democrats Say ‘No’ to Austerity
The Congressional Progressive Caucus' budget may have failed, but it failed well.
Cole Stangler
Welfare’s War on Drugs
Why laws mandating drug tests for welfare recipients are doomed to fail.
Camille Beredjick
Taking a Stand Against Cuts
Will the Congressional Progressive Caucus hold the line against austerity?
Cole Stangler
In Questioning Brennan, Intelligence Committee Showed Little
The Senate watchdogs of the CIA played dumb on drones--again.
Leonard C. Goodman
‘Dirty War’ Questions for the New Pope
Pope Francis needs to come clean about his role in Argentina's bloodiest war.
Robert Parry
Alt Press Pick of the Week: Breaking Down the Gun Control Debate
Alternative Press Center
An Unrepresentative Democracy
America isn't nearly as conservative as our lawmakers think.
David Sirota
This Progressive Stands With Rand
Sen. Rand Paul's 13-hour filibuster struck a much-needed blow at the Obama administration's senseless drone warfare.
Zaid Jilani
7 Ways Sequestration Will Sock the Middle Class
Once again, the GOP strips funds from the neediest to pad their own wallets.
Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President
As Obama Tours Israel, It’s Time for Action, Not Talk
During President Barack Obama's visit in Israel, he must focus on ending the occupation.
Marilyn Katz
Two 2016 Prospects Reveal Democrats’ Identity Crisis
Elizabeth Warren and John Hickenlooper embody a party torn between populism and corporatism.
David Sirota
NRA: No Research Allowed
Two reasons the NRA is like Big Tobacco.
Susan J. Douglas
Immigration Reform Would Boost Business, Undermine Rights
As D.C. politicians quibble over immigration reform, their plans all make the same big mistakes.
Michelle Chen
The Orwellian Pols Who Call Drones ‘Humane Weapons’
Our politicians have forgotten that the truly humane path is finding alternatives to war.
David Sirota
Yes, He Did: Obama Plugged Trans-Pacific Partnership While Touting ‘Middle Class’ Growth
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is an imminent threat to American workers--and it has the Obama administration's full support.
Roger Bybee
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